1895 Loads - H322 and IMR4895

[gefiltephish]

Went to Cabela's the other night to get some 2400, Rx7, and 5744. They didn't have any of those, so I wound up with H322 and IMR4895. I still plan to get those others when I can.

For the moment, I'll be loading Hodgdon 300gr JHP's. In the not too distant future I'll be using Mihec's 459122, approx 375 solid or 350 hp. I'd like to get a 300-325gr mold in the future.

I'm looking through my manuals and online resources, but I'd appreciate suggestions from those already experienced with these two powders.

My most immediate use will be paper at 50-100 yards. Later, white tail in Maine and hopefully feral hogs down south. I don't envision myself shooting at anything live over 100 yards. I'm not necessarily looking for max loads or fps. Strong enough to do what I need but otherwise pleasant to shoot.

Gun is a brand new Marlin 1895 standard model with 22" barrel. Been to the range once so far. Mounted scope is a Bushnell Banner 1.5-4.5x32. Limb-saver slip-on, but I haven't shot it with this yet. I have shot 405JSP's w/30gr 5744 and they seemed pretty stout, but this was with the Marlin brick (pad). 300jhp w/38, 39, 40gr Rx7 seemed quite mild.

[JJC]

Handloader magazine issue 248( aug'07) is one I reference alot for my 45 70. Load data from 21,000 to 43,500 cup many bullet/boolit types. The 300 gr Hornady JHP with H322 listed at 21,000 cup: 47gr, 51gr, 55gr give you 1773 fps, 1925 fps and 2087 fps. Starline brass and WLR primers, trim 2.095, OAL 2.538. I proof read for errors but be careful. This issue is worth picking up in my opinion.

[Shooter6br]

i find H322 a great powder for your use. it is very accurate powder.Measures very well in my Redding BR30

[gefiltephish]

Handloader magazine issue 248( aug'07) is one I reference alot for my 45 70...This issue is worth picking up in my opinion.
Thanks. i just found and ordered the back issue.

[thx997303]

H322 will give you great velocity and good accuracy, but it will not be the most pleasant load.

If you want something pleasant to shoot try 2400 or unique.

[Gee_Wizz01]

H322 will give you great velocity and good accuracy, but it will not be the most pleasant load.

If you want something pleasant to shoot try 2400 or unique.

I'll second that motion; H322 gives great accuracy and velocity in my 1895GG. It can really thump your shoulder too! I also like 4895 and RL 7 with boolits from 350gr up to 420gr. As stated above use 2400, Unique and also 5744 for milder loads.

G

[Ridgerunner665]

x3...H322 gives excellent accuracy and velocity, but its at its best with bullets weighing between 400 and 425 grains.

Its a tad slow burning for 300 grain bullets...and very slow (too slow) burning for anything much over 425 grains.